The Terrible 20: Reasons You're Late For Work

When you're late to work, honesty is the best policy. Just admit that you overslept and try not to do it again. Whatever you do, don't make up ridiculous reasons to cover up for the fact that you can't get anywhere on time. We're putting together list of terrible excuses for showing up late to work as a reminder that no one believes you when you lie.

We've come up with five lame reasons you're late for work and we need your help coming up with 15 more. Leave your terrible reasons you're late to work in the comments or tweet them to @TeamCoco with the hashtag #LateForWork. We'll pick 15 exceptionally terrible ones and post them tomorrow!

UPDATE: The list is now complete! Thanks to everyone who pitched in!

The Terrible 20: Reasons For Being Late To Work

"My grandmother died. Again."

"I was emotionally distraught after reading that Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion."

"You won't believe this, but a version of me from the future travelled back in time to try and prevent me from continuing to work here."

"My alarm clock is sentient, and is jealous of my relationship with my girlfriend."

"I was up late last night with a panda I recently adopted. You know how baby pandas can be! Total adorable handfuls."